Sega’s classic game Rent-A-Hero is making a comeback with a new project titled Rent-A-Hero Z, which incorporates Web3 elements, including NFTs. This revival is being developed in collaboration with LINE NEXT, a Korean developer focused on expanding the NFT ecosystem. The original Rent-A-Hero was an action role-playing game released in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive, known for its unique combat system and humorous storyline.
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33年前の1991年9月20日にメガドライブで発売された異色RPG『レンタヒーロー』をベースにした新PJ『レンタヒーロー Z』が、LINE NEXT社より2025年リリース予定🌟
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The new game, Rent-A-Hero Z, is set to release in 2025 and aims to revive the legacy of the original while integrating modern Web3 technologies. This includes features related to blockchain and NFTs, which have been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some are excited about the return of a beloved classic, while others are skeptical about the inclusion of these new elements.
Despite the controversy surrounding its NFT integration, Rent-A-Hero Z will feature a new theme composed by Master Hiro and performed by Takenobu Mitsuyoshi. This theme will debut at the Tokyo Game Show, where Sega plans to showcase the game. While many fans hoped for a traditional sequel, this new direction reflects Sega’s exploration of emerging technologies in gaming.
